International Display Workshops General Incorporated Association

13:40 〜 14:20

[IST1-2 (Invited)] Overview of Image Sensors for X-ray Astronomy

*Takeshi Tsuru1 (1. Kyoto University (Japan))

X-ray, Astronomy, CCD, Active Pixel Sensor

https://doi.org/10.36463/idw.2023.1455

X-ray astronomy observations in the 0.5-10 keV band are typically made using a combination of X-ray imagers and Walter-type X-ray mirrors mounted on an astronomical satellite. X-ray CCDs are widely used, but a shift to active pixel sensors is expected in the future.